as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
All interventions will prove costly fool’s errands inviting blowback.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2025, many Californians don’t have to worry about running out of battery while commuting, running errands or heading out on a road trip.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The lead-up to vacation can be stressful between running errands to purchase travel-sized items, to doing laundry and packing clothes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2025, many Californians don’t have to worry about running out of battery while commuting, running errands or heading out on a road trip.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The lead-up to vacation can be stressful between running errands to purchase travel-sized items, to doing laundry and packing clothes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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Over the past few days, several celebrities took to social media to voice their disdain for the Blue Origin flight.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Millions are trapped between conflict, neglect and the dilemma of flight.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can opt for day rides or overnight camping trips, complete with local delicacies like sweet bread and goat cheese.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whether you’re headed to a nice meal or taking a wine tour, sport this tiered dress with a twirl-worthy skirt in the eye-catching color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Then Groff comes up an elevator trap door, like a 2000s pop star entering a stadium tour.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Their work has included three spacewalks — including a record-breaking excursion outside of the space station, and conducting a sweeping range of experiments.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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She was later spotted holding hands with Charlie Gooch during a Valentine's Day excursion in London the following year.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges A short jaunt from one of Kyoto’s busiest junctions, Good Nature Hotel is positioned between Gion and Nishiki Market.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cruise’s next outing as Ethan Hunt, the eighth in the series and in theaters this May 23, is subtitled The Final Reckoning.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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